A civil servant who led the botched investigation into harassment complaints against former first minister Alex Salmond is among nearly 100 civil servants with external financial interests, The Scotsman can reveal.
View email online | | | | | | | | | Aug 26, 2021 | | | | | | | | | | | Sam Shedden | | Engagement Editor |
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Good morning, Welcome to your daily newsletter from The Scotsman. Our top story today is an exclusive report on a civil servant who led the botched investigation into harassment complaints against former first minister Alex Salmond is among nearly 100 civil servants with external financial interests, The Scotsman can reveal. Sticking in our politics section we're also taking a look at all the key points revealed from the NHS recovery plan. It was promised within the first 100 days of the new SNP government, and it appeared just as the final day deadline was looming. A recovery plan for Scotland’s NHS which is trying to get back on its feet after the double whammy of dealing with the Covid crisis – and continuing to do so – while racking up a backlog of cancelled operations, procedures, screenings, dental appointments, eye check ups and a host of other medical necessities, sounds like just what the doctor ordered. Lastly, today is International Dog Day, a day for dog lovers to celebrate their beloved pooches. With dog ownership continuing to soar post-lockdown we've taken a look at 10 of the healthiest breeds of dog which won't need many vet visits. You can support our journalism from just £3 a month with a digital subscription. Access unlimited articles, investigations, exclusives, get daily puzzles, and see 70% fewer ads from just £3 a month. Subscribe today with no obligations, click here. More headlines below. | |
| | | | | | | Civil servant central to Alex Salmond scandal among second job holders in Scottish Government | | | | | | | | A civil servant who led the botched investigation into harassment complaints against former first minister Alex Salmond is among nearly 100 civil servants with external financial interests, The Scotsman can reveal. | | | | | |
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